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D924 APA

1987 Talbot Express

Blue Petrol 1941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,221 mi
Last recorded105,221 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1987 Talbot Express79,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD924 APA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,941cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 105,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner vehicle structure shows signs of corrosion

all underside of vehicle and suspension components showing signs of corrosion throughout

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 Sep 2018 105,221 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts all over tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner vehicle structure shows corrosion

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

all underside of vehicle & all suspension components show signs of corrosion throughout

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Aug 2017 104,736 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s o/s outer (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake and handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer all arches and outer body showing signs of corrosion

under body of vehicle from front to rear showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2017 104,729 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking piont (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe bracket missing (7.1.1)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s o/s outer (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake and handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer all arches and outer body showing signs of corrosion

under body of vehicle from front to rear showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2016 103,645 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2016 103,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Leaf spring splayed and action impaired N/S/R & O/S/R inverted (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear (towing mount) (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under side of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2015 102,466 miles

A/v corrosion through-out vehicle

A/v n/s/r wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

Fail 10 Apr 2015 102,454 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

A/v corrosion through-out vehicle

A/v n/s/r wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 101,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

engine running hot

Fail 31 Mar 2014 101,316 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

a/v engine runing hot

Pass 3 Sep 2013 100,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

both front outriggers corroded.

offside mirror is cracked.

offside rear indicator lens is cracked.

slight play in nearside steering rack...

Fail 30 Aug 2013 100,291 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

both front outriggers corroded.

offside mirror is cracked.

offside rear indicator lens is cracked.

slight play in nearside steering rack...

Fail 12 Aug 2013 100,289 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front inner wings are corroded.

offside mirror cracked.

slight play in steering rack at the nearside.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 100,257 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 99,550 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 99,543 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 98,836 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 98,836 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2007 97,571 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 96,122 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

backing starting to deteroate on front number plate.

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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D924 APA is a 1987 Talbot Express in Blue with a 1,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 79,401 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D924 APA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D924 APA is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 March 1987.

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